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Fantasite, v. 1, issue 5, September 1941

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ABUTMENT
By JOE J. FORTIER
The primary idea behind this little article is a bit of out and out propoganda for science fiction conventions.
Everyone is taking this coming Pacificon with ill will and poor sportsmanship. The Dixie group has shown itself to be a very poor loser since it has openly stated that it will not be at the convention for 1942; more than that, it has stated it probably would not come even if there were an opportunity of great merit.
This is ridiculous and haphazard thinking. Those who pulled for a Philcon have been heard and seen from very little since losing the bid. This is rash to merely chuck everything because a little bid did not go over quite well. I don't believe anyone had heart and soul set in the bidding like the Golden Gate fans, yet they are heartily supporting the Pacificon, which is being sponsored by their worst enemies!
The Pacificon must have and will have support. Why? It may well be the last convention we will have for a very long time. Indeed, it may never come to pass due to the presence of Adolf as guest of honor--a very possible thing. We must all pull to make this coming convention--the Pacificon--the greatest and most glorious one ever staged in the history of science fiction fandom. If it is to be the final bow to all conventions, then let it be a fitting one with no ill will or sentiment overshadowing everything. This is a convention for a cause--not a group or one person; remember that.
As for a convention in 1943, if it ever comes to pass amidst such terrible years, Minneapolis seems like the only logical place. If we are commencing a war when Minneapolis starts to function, this spot will be in comparitive peace and security whereas a coastal area wouldn't have a chance. The bid will be going east, thereby pacifying the Atlantic Seaboard, yet it will be sufficiently and sensibly close to any section of the United States so that all fans may attend. Every single fan may need to attend as many will be wrapped up in governmental affairs.
Then let us remember to support the Pacificon in every possible way, and to bid for the Minneapolis Convention at all costs. This coming from a fellow who might well desire to place a bid should prove ample assurance that this comes straight form the shoulder and is most certainly <underscore>not</underscore> publicity. Anyone understanding my relations between certain individuals can vouch that I wouldn't unnecessarily plug a convention under the circumstances.
As for the hearty organizations in Dixie and Frisco, I believe that they will have understanding enough to postpone all their hopes in the face of common sense. 1944 and '45 aren't too far off; this is a grand and glorious world with plenty of time--there's certainly something to take up time until that future date.

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ABUTMENT By JOE J. FORTIER The primary idea behind this little article is a bit of out and out propoganda for science fiction conventions. Everyone is taking this coming Pacificon with ill will and poor sportsmanship. The Dixie group has shown itself to be a very poor loser since it has openly stated that it will not be at the convention for 1942; more than that, it has stated it probably would not come even if there were an opportunity of great merit. This is ridiculous and haphazard thinking. Those who pulled for a Philcon have been heard and seen from very little since losing the bid. This is rash to merely chuck everything because a little bid did not go over quite well. I don't believe anyone had heart and soul set in the bidding like the Golden Gate fans, yet they are heartily supporting the Pacificon, which is being sponsored by their worst enemies! The Pacificon must have and will have support. Why? It may well be the last convention we will have for a very long time. Indeed, it may never come to pass due to the presence of Adolf as guest of honor--a very possible thing. We must all pull to make this coming convention--the Pacificon--the greatest and most glorious one ever staged in the history of science fiction fandom. If it is to be the final bow to all conventions, then let it be a fitting one with no ill will or sentiment overshadowing everything. This is a convention for a cause--not a group or one person; remember that. As for a convention in 1943, if it ever comes to pass amidst such terrible years, Minneapolis seems like the only logical place. If we are commencing a war when Minneapolis starts to function, this spot will be in comparitive peace and security whereas a coastal area wouldn't have a chance. The bid will be going east, thereby pacifying the Atlantic Seaboard, yet it will be sufficiently and sensibly close to any section of the United States so that all fans may attend. Every single fan may need to attend as many will be wrapped up in governmental affairs. Then let us remember to support the Pacificon in every possible way, and to bid for the Minneapolis Convention at all costs. This coming from a fellow who might well desire to place a bid should prove ample assurance that this comes straight form the shoulder and is most certainly not publicity. Anyone understanding my relations between certain individuals can vouch that I wouldn't unnecessarily plug a convention under the circumstances. As for the hearty organizations in Dixie and Frisco, I believe that they will have understanding enough to postpone all their hopes in the face of common sense. 1944 and '45 aren't too far off; this is a grand and glorious world with plenty of time--there's certainly something to take up time until that future date.